Merit
Viniflora® Merit™
For high sugar musts, it is essential to select a yeast that is capable of completing fermentation. Viniflora® Merit™ is a selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisae isolated from a Syrah wine in South Africa. Merit™ is a very fast, reliable and robust yeast strain that can ferment wine up to 17% alcohol (v/v). This strain is ideal for restarting fermentations and produces very low levels of SO2. Product Details
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Product Details
Key Features
- Ideal for sparkling base and delicate fruit ciders with crisp and sharp flavors
- Strong and clean fermentation kinetics
- Alcohol tolerance is up to 17% (v/v)
Pack Size: 500 g, 10 kg
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Educational Webinars
Preparing Pre- & Primary Fermentation: Pondering the Possibilities of Your Microbiological Toolbox
Presentation Topics include:- Selecting the proper Viniflora® yeast strain for your wine
- Lowering your SO2 usage with non-Saccharomyces yeast
- Using pre-fermentative yeasts to BioProtect the must by preventing the growth of unwanted yeast and bacteria
- Differentiating your wine by aroma intensification, acid production, and mouthfeel perception through biological means
- Streamlining your winemaking process with innovative blends and co-inoculation techniques
- Presentation Notes: Chr. Hansen Webinar Slides
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